About Us

As a youngster, Michael Mayer built his first boat and then sailed to the Bahamas.Upon his return, he worked as yard foreman for several marine yardswhere he favorably impressed ownersand future clients alike.However, before starting his own company,he built another sail boat andtraveled deeper into the Caribbean.There, he fished offshore,as he would later along the eastern seacoast,tagging blue and white marlin, sailfin and tuna.

In 1984, Mayer Yacht opened its doors on the Industrial Canal in New Orleans, specializing in renovation, restoration, paint and mechanical work. In 1997, the company introduced its second location in Slidell where wooden boats were, a specialty with on-site inboard and outboard mechanics, riggers and carpentry experts. This yard had offered a full or do-it-yourself service and has the only 100-ton Travelift in the Gulf South. This yard has been sold due to the economy. Mayer Yacht has the largest lifting capacity in Louisiana and Missisippi.

Aside from repairs and service, Mayer Yacht is a manufacturer's representative and brokerage house